Shearwave elastography of the Sartorius muscle

Abstract

The aim of the study was to study sonoelastographic features of thesartorius muscle, and its relation to the demographic factors. The study included 70 muscles in 35 healthy subjects. High-resolution ultrasound and shearwave elastography were used to evaluate the sartorius muscle. Stiffness values were measured. The mean shear elastic modulus of the sartorius muscle was 21.96±5.1 kPa. Demographic factors showed no relation to the elastic modulus of the left sartorius muscle. Positive statistical correlation was noted between the elastic modulus of the right sartorius muscle, weight, and body mass index. Our results could be a reference point for evaluating sartorius muscle stiffness in future research considering different pathologies.